Definition of
pitter-patter has definitions from the field of meteorology
1
[ verb ] make light, rapid and repeated sounds, as of rain

Synonyms

patter

Related terms

go

2
[ verb ] (meteorology) rain gently

Synonyms

spit spatter patter sprinkle

Examples

"It has only sprinkled, but the roads are slick."

Related terms

rain scattering

3
[ adverb ] describing a rhythmic beating

Synonyms

pitty-patty pitty-pat pit-a-pat

Examples

"his heart went pit-a-pat"

4
[ adverb ] as of footsteps

Synonyms

pitty-patty pitty-pat pit-a-pat

Examples

"he came running pit-a-pat down the hall"

5
[ noun ] a series of rapid tapping sounds

Examples

"she missed the pitter-patter of little feet around the house"

Related terms

pat patter

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